Measuring experiential qualities of urban public spaces: users' perspective

This paper presents an index for measuring experiential qualities (EQs) of urban public spaces through users' perspective. The index is underpinned by interrelated qualities of comfort, diversity and vitality, inclusiveness, and image and likeability. It is then applied to two public spaces in...

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Published in:Journal of urban design Vol. 24; no. 3; pp. 340 - 364
Main Authors: Zamanifard, Hadi, Alizadeh, Tooran, Bosman, Caryl, Coiacetto, Eddo
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Nottingham Routledge 04.05.2019
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects:
Indexes
Likeability
Measurement techniques
Parks & recreation areas
Public spaces
Sensory perception
Urban areas
Urban planning
User experience
Brisbane Queensland Australia
Australia
ISSN:1357-4809, 1469-9664
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Summary:This paper presents an index for measuring experiential qualities (EQs) of urban public spaces through users' perspective. The index is underpinned by interrelated qualities of comfort, diversity and vitality, inclusiveness, and image and likeability. It is then applied to two public spaces in the Australian city of Brisbane: Queen Street Mall and South Bank Parklands. The index extends the user-centred measuring tools and can be used by practitioners, authorities and scholars to highlight users' needs and concerns. Findings from case spaces revealed deficiencies and provided a deeper insight into EQs through integrating urban design qualities, perception and management measuring items.
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ISSN:1357-4809
1469-9664
DOI:10.1080/13574809.2018.1484664